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Hiatt Middle School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 6 to 8 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Hiatt Middle School

Hiatt Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. It reported 488 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Des Moines. There are about 14.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34.6 teachers in all). It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 60 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1430 E. University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone	(515) 242-7774
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	488
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.6
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000516). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hiatt Middle School serve?

Hiatt Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Hiatt Middle School?

Hiatt Middle School reported 488 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiatt Middle School?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 488 students and 34.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Hiatt Middle School a public or charter school?

Hiatt Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hiatt Middle School in?

Hiatt Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Hiatt Middle School located?

Hiatt Middle School is at 1430 E. University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. The phone number is (515) 242-7774.

How many other schools are near Hiatt Middle School?

There are 60 other schools within 5 miles of Hiatt Middle School in our directory.